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The Madras High Court set aside the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board's resolution declaring the 240-year-old Triplicane dargah a waqf property. The court said the Board must first prove the property's legal status under the Waqf Act before assuming control.

The all-women police force named 'Singappen' to enhance the safety of women and children in public spaces will function under the direct supervision of the Chief Minister.

At least 25 AIADMK rebel MLAs backed TVK in the confidence vote, boosting its tally to 144. Despite disqualification demands, the Speaker granted relief, while four legislators later joined TVK.

Tamil Nadu Excise Minister Vignesh alleged that unofficial charges were collected through the state's liquor distribution system under the previous DMK government. He said the TVK government's crackdown is aimed at stopping revenue leakages and ensuring all dues reach the treasury.

MK Stalin said the TVK government was surviving with support from former DMK allies. He said the DMK had earlier avoided destabilising the regime but would now work to unseat it.

MC Sampath, NR Sivapathi, Kadambur C Raju and Udumalai K Radhakrishnan, all of whom had served as ministers at various points under J Jayalalithaa and Edappadi Palaniswami, joined the party in the presence of Tamil Nadu ministers N Anand and Aadhav Arjuna.

Tamil Nadu BJP dismissed claims that K Annamalai's new political outfit has the backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Amit Shah, asserting that his exit would not impact the party.

K Annamalai's departure from the BJP is significant not merely because a senior leader has left the party, but because he was widely seen as the face of the party's expansion project in a state where it has historically struggled for political relevance.

Under the revised formula, three of the four Rajya Sabha seats falling vacant in Andhra Pradesh will go to the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), while the remaining seat will be allotted to the Jana Sena Party (JSP).

Responding to the criticism, Chennai Mayor R Priya denied any attempt to sideline the legislator and said she had merely followed established protocol. According to her, it is customary for IAS officers to light the ceremonial lamp after the Mayor.

A fresh political and legal battle has erupted over the Mekedatu project, with Tamil Nadu warning of risks to Cauvery water sharing even as Karnataka pushes ahead with plans for approvals and groundwork.

A 10-year-old girl was abducted by her neighbour while playing outside her house in Coimbatore, before being sexually assaulted and murdered, police said.

The youth wing of the DMK, in a strongly worded resolution, accused the Congress of betraying the party after years of relying on DMK cadre and organisational machinery for electoral success.

Thol Thirumavalavan said VCK cadre pressed him to accept the TVK invitation to join the cabinet. He said the shift reflected electoral considerations and repeated appeals from party workers.

SP Velumani's apparent volte-face is likely to put speculation over a split in the AIADMK legislature party to rest — at least for now.

Vijay is expected to expand the Tamil Nadu cabinet as consultations with allies continue. The move is set to shape representation ahead of the first Assembly session and the 2026-27 Budget.

A tourist from Tamil Nadu died after two captive elephants were seen fighting at Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu. The accident has prompted an inquiry and renewed concerns over visitor safety during close-contact activities.

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday allocated portfolios in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's Cabinet, with Vijay retaining key departments including Home, Police and Women and Child Welfare, while senior leader KA Sengottaiyan got Finance and youngest minister Selvi S Keerthana was given the Industries portfolio.

On Thursday, May 14, VD Satheesan was named by the party high command as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Kerala. His oath-taking ceremony as CM is set to be held on May 18.

A massive fire broke out at Tech Mahindra's Chennai premises on Friday, leading to an immediate evacuation. All employees were moved to safety.